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In his critically acclaimed bestseller Shadow Divers, Robert Kurson explored the depths of history, friendship, and compulsion. Now Kurson returns with another thrilling adventure–the stunning true story of one man’s heroic odyssey from blindness into sight.
Mike May spent his life crashing through. Blinded at age three, he defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the CIA, and becoming a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and family man. He had never yearned for vision.
Then, in 1999, a chance encounter brought startling news: a revolutionary stem cell transplant surgery could restore May’s vision. It would allow him to drive, to read, to see his children’s faces. He began to contemplate an astonishing new world: Would music still sound the same? Would sex be different? Would he recognize himself in the mirror? Would his marriage survive? Would he still be Mike May?
The procedure was filled with risks, some of them deadly, others beyond May’s wildest dreams. Even if the surgery worked, history was against him. Fewer than twenty cases were known worldwide in which a person gained vision after a lifetime of blindness. Each of those people suffered desperate consequences we can scarcely imagine.
There were countless reasons for May to pass on vision. He could think of only a single reason to go forward. Whatever his decision, he knew it would change his life.
Beautifully written and thrillingly told, Crashing Through is a journey of suspense, daring, romance, and insight into the mysteries of vision and the brain. Robert Kurson gives us a fascinating account of one man’s choice to explore what it means to see–and to truly live.
Customer Reviews:
Story 5 + Writing 3 = 4.......2007-09-30
This story was so great. It's absolutely amazing what Mike May went through and his drive to be a pioneer. The writing style really left much to be desired. The dialog was cheesy and forced. The way the author referred to the main character at May was distracting and weird. I did love the technical details of vision and sight and the author did a great job explaining git in a way that made it reader friendly.
What does it mean to "see"?.......2007-09-28
This is the true story of Mike May who becomes blind at the age of 3 in a chemical explosion. His mother never shields him from reality, and in fact she encourages him to be adventuresome and to find a way around his disability. When May is in his 40's, he is told that a rare surgical procedure might give him back his sight. With typical courage, May enters into this adventure, not anticipating some of the ramifications of his decision. He is a very rare patient, and doctors gain a lot of insight into what "seeing" is really all about by studying May. Author Kurson seems to get into the head and heart of May and his descriptions of May's experiences are vivid and compelling. Kurson includes just enough medical and research information to make the book even more interesting and informative. This book is highly recommended!
John Sutphen MD.......2007-09-21
fascinating piece of research within a fascinating candid biography describing the basics of true vision
The difference between style and content.......2007-09-09
There are few books that can claim more fascinating heroes than does Crashing Through. Blinded by a chemical explosion at age three, Mike May "crashes through" life (sometimes literally!) with breathtaking recklessness until a cutting-edge surgery restores his vision decades later. Blind, Mike lives life with more gusto and success than the majority of sighted people. He skis, invents, travels, loves, and learns with the best of them, in locales as exotic as Ghana as dangerous as a self-built radio tower, and as familiar as the laid-back university setting at UC Santa Cruz. This is a man who forcefully rejected the restrictions of blindness and became a Renaissance man to be reckoned with. So far, so good; we all love a good underdog story.
Disappointingly, however, the execution falters. The narrative is choppy and ham-handed at points, with repetitive exposition and stilted, fabricated dialogue. Kurson hero-worships Mike, and the constant emphasis on Mike's myriad risks and successes feels a little like sitting in a long church service. We should all be happy with what we have, Kurson seems to be saying. Just look at Mike. That's a valid reason to write a book, but it detracts from Mike's situation, which is what we're really interested in. Exactly what does he do to overcome all these challenges? Kurson does tell us, but buries it all among too many accolades.
The last few chapters of the book, arguably the best written, are devoted to the problems Mike has after his surgery. Kurson allows us a glimpse of the myriad tests that Mike underwent to determine the extent of the neurological deficiencies he suffers (a result of going blind at such an early age). Here, finally, there is science, a definite plot to follow, rather than just tracing out Mike's life in a strung-out series of anecdotes.
A minor quibble: Kurson insists on referring to Mike as "May" throughout the book. Every other character is referenced by a first name or a title; the discrepancy is curious as well as distracting.
On the whole, Crashing Through manages to convey the exuberance and eagerness with which Mike May tackled his life, both while blind and sighted. The story comes through, although perhaps a more skilled biographer would have produced a cleaner narrative. Probably not worth going out and buying new. With its optimistic message, simple language, and straightforward story, it's not a book to really sink your teeth into, but if you're looking for a quick mood booster, it's a good pick at your local used bookshop.
The Flight of The Phoenix.......2007-09-05
Robert Kurson has produced another winner in this inspirational account of a 46 year old accomplished athlete and businessman who was blinded at age 3 from a chemical accident that left him nearly dead. Not to be denied a productive life, Mike May accomplished more than most people since that accident. In 1999, he was married with two sons when he chose to participate in a risky surgical procedure to restore his eye sight. What followed was a series of unexpected results that required cutting edge science to explain.
Most readers will probably be surprised at the extent to which vision is dependent on early experiences. Depth and face perceptions are developed based on trial and error. Humans can recognize minute differences in facial structures of any two people, but telling apart various animals such as sheep is a daunting task because most humans do not grow up among sheep, and therefore, lack the visual sensitivity to the subtle facial differences of sheep. This and other intriguing information about the development of vision in humans were discussed in chapter 14, where the entertainment and educational value of the book took a giant leap.
Kurson laid the foundation of May's pre and post operation life, but wrote nonchalantly of some of May's peculiar behavior: Prior to his surgery, May never read up on the 20 cases of the terminally blind patients with restored vision who became deeply depressed from realizing how ugly the visual world was, and in one case how ugly a patient's wife had turned out. Despite a perfectly functioning eye, May was unable to distinguish between his two sons, males from females and fell victim to a host of other uncommon vision abnormalities related purely to perception. Six months after the operation, he still hadn't read about these cases while his frustration and despair mounted.
As the title of the book suggests, May crashed through this physically and psychologically risky procedure hoping to experience sight, but ended up facing seemingly insurmountable odds. With the help of his able eye doctor and a neuroscientist, he set out to restore normal vision that had eluded him for decades and avoid following in the footsteps of his predecessors.
While "Crashing Through" didn't carry the punch of Kurson's previous book, "Shadow Divers", it was a story begging to be told, and Kurson did a decent job of telling it. The jacket design left a lot to be desired.
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From The Breast Cancer Book of Strength & Courage:
This was a special night, a night when I would share with the public one of the most private parts of my battle against breast cancer. This was the night I would share my story of hair loss. . . . Steve turned to me, the camera took a two shot, and there I was, for the first time in my life, anchoring a newscast without a strand of hair on my head.
It was quite a moment, for many reasons. Mainly, for me, it represented how far I'd come, and how much I'd grown! Cancer has become a journey of self-discovery that has helped me develop self-confidence and learn to love myself for myself.
— Anchorwoman Leslie Mouton, who reported the news in Texas one night while bald due to chemotherapy treatments
Perhaps you or a loved one has recently heard the words, "You have breast cancer." Now what? How can you turn these fearful words into the first step on a journey of strength and healing? You'll discover that these words are more powerful than you think. So powerful that they can help you uncover a level of bravery and fortitude you might not feel is possible right now—one that lies deep within you, ready to emerge, ready to fight. You can transform your feelings of dread and despair into triumph.
Inside, you'll discover intimate first-person accounts of breast cancer survivors, women who confronted their diagnosis, clutched the thoughts, hopes, and encouragement already present in their daily lives, and embraced new ideas and old passions that helped sustain them during their struggle to restore their health.
These touching personal stories are told by special women who dug a little deeper to climb the biggest mountain of all. Their reassuring words are like having a welcome friend come to you in a moment of need—an invaluable source of strength, wisdom, love, and laughter. Page after page, you'll learn not only how to survive, but also how to forge a powerful and positive mental attitude.
An official book tie-in with Cure Breast Cancer, Inc. A portion of the royalties from this book will benefit breast cancer research, education, and outreach.
Customer Reviews:
Inspiring yes, helpful info - no.......2006-04-25
This book is inspiring and entertaining with uplifting stories of women affected by cancer. The only thing I found discouraging is that so many people facing cancer don't question some of the treatments they receive and do more digging into what is available, rather than just giving into the status quo and taking whatever their doctor gives them without question. I am an alternative medicine fan, so of course, I was hoping to see more accounts of women taking the initiative in this book and opting for more alternative treatments, which wasn't there. One reviewer mentioned breast cancer as possibly a "gift of higher understanding," which I just don't see. As a matter of fact, I can't see any cancer as being a "gift" of any sort.
Surprisingly, not what you think!.......2002-11-22
A sensitive, well edited and written series of vignettes by, for, and about women and cancer. Forty six women share their stories, addressing depression, reflection, inspiration, information, and retrospection of facing cancer. But it is more than another breast cancer book; it is a celebration of women and their wealth of responses to adversity. This is a must-read for any woman facing her own or a friend's cancer, or for any man who loves or cares for a woman facing a medical challenge.
Review of The Breast Cancer Book of Strength and Courage.......2002-11-21
"The Breast Cancer Book of Strength and Courage" was a wonderful source of comfort and encouragement. Having been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, I could truly relate to the feelings other women in the book experienced. I too had to make so many decisions in a short period of time. As I read the book, I realized how many other women had been in that same terrifying place, and how many women met the challenge of healing head on. Every woman's cancer is different, but the feelings that accompany the daignosis are the same. I truly appreciate the honesty and the willingness of all of the survivors who shared their stories. I would highly recommend the book to all women with breast cancer and to their families.
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This is a book about seeing the ultimate mystery as represented by the figure of God. It is not about religion per se, although it makes reference to many of the great religious traditions of the world and their gods. Rather, it is about the presence of the spiritual world and its inhabitants. The author's aim is to attempt to answer the question, How do we see God? through engaging with the images created by a group of children from a number of different cultures and spiritual backgrounds. Through a two-year period, the author travelled the world interviewing more than 500 children, asking them to draw a picture of God, to act and speak as God, and to tell a story about God. This text is a documentation of that journey into the lives and spiritual beliefs of children. Throughout the book, a broad selection of pictures and stories by the children is reproduced and paraphrased. The author offers his own commentaries, not as an analyst in a psychological sense or critic in a literary one, but as a God-seeker trusting in the power of the image to reveal meaning. This unique book will be of primary interest to professionals in the field of psychology, especially child and family therapists, as well as art and drama therapy, sociology, and theology. The book will also have appeal to parents and children who are looking for ways to understand their belief systems in relationship to others.
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See Through: Short Stories
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Nelly Reifler's debut story collection, See Through, is a swarm of surreal tales, each buzzing with the friction of everyday people encountering atypical circumstances. "Baby" reveals with creeping horror the case of an overly intelligent newborn ("'Oh,' said the baby, wheezing, 'this is the tape with that bad Dutch cellist. Could you find the other, please? With Yo-Yo Ma?'"). "Teeny" is the harrowing story of a young girl beset with responsibilities she's not yet ready to tackle. "Personal Foundations" brings us a squirrel that feels such kinship with rats he begins to adorn himself accordingly (would that be a trans-species-ite?). Especially hair-raising is "Rascal," in which a young misfit bicyclist vents his roiling resentment on unsuspecting campers. Not all the stories are successful. Several end suddenly, just as it seems they're warming up, which is especially frustrating since the plots up to that point are so compellingly odd. The majority, however, are humorous or haunting (and often both), drawing their vivid, lasting imagery from a foundation in the all-too-real. --Brangien Davis
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Heartbreaking and haunting, wholly inventive, the unforgettable stories of Nelly Reifler's debut collection, See Through, imagine a world where the emotional logic of our dreams and childhood fantasies rule our actions.
In the title story, an educated young woman sits behind the glass of a talk booth in a peep show and becomes a different girl for each man who visits. A thorn in a little girl's scalp becomes the physical locus for her painter father's grief and helplessness following his wife's leaving in "The Splinter." "Teeny" tells the story of an awkward, solitary pubescent girl who can't bring herself to perform the simple task of feeding the vacationing neighbors' cats. In "Baby," an infant asks his mother existential questions that are impossible to answer.
Nelly Reifler, winner of the Henfield/Transatlantic Review Prize for two of the stories in this collection, explores her characters' psyches and motivations with the precision of an anthropologist, detailing their physical urges and fears, and the desire, isolation, and violence that drive -- and sometimes consume -- them. But more than her desire to expose splintered personalities, Reifler plumbs the deep chasm between expectations and reality with infinite hope, warmth, and wisdom.
A powerful and extraordinary collection, See Through heralds the arrival of a significant new voice in contemporary fiction.
Customer Reviews:
you have to keep reading.......2004-06-15
If you don't finish a book, how can you give a credible opinion on whether or not it is any good? Especially considering that in See Through, the best stories are in the second half of the book. "The River and Una," a story about two sisters, one young and buddingly innocent, the other voluptuous, depraved and deteriorating, is dark, fascinating and really well put together. It has the propensity to be a really kick-ass novel. "North Curve," about a prostitute, is dark and sad. "See Through" and "Memoir" are also beautiful, as all the stories are beautifully written and polished. Sure, some of the stories end kind of abruptly, but that's one of the challenges of the short story itself. Additionally, the diversity of the characters in these stories assures that no one can ever accuse Nelly Reifler of writing only from her own perspective/experience. These stories are definetly worth it, and you can enjoy them over and over again. When you give up on something or pass it up entirely, you're the one who misses out.
Original. Smart. Inventive........2003-10-08
Reifler's beautiful first collection is original. Her stories are like photographs as seen through the eye of a painter. You see things you've never seen before. Angles and depths that are inventive and unique. There are at least three stories in here that are worthy of significant prizes. Reifler is the real thing.
Stories in the great American Gothic tradition.......2003-10-03
These wonderful short stories indicate that literature (as opposed to just "writing") is not dead in the United States. Presented with a master's craft and an artist's profound understanding of the human condition, the stories in "See Through" made me laugh out loud, while at the same time wondering why I was not weeping for the characters in them, whose psychological and philosophical traumas are presented with such tenderness. Reifler is being touted as the cream of the current New York writing scene; perhaps, but to me she follows in the great tradition of American gothic writing, especially Carson McCullers.
Wondrous, visionary tales........2003-09-06
Incredible variation from story to story. Unpredictable, yet linked is spirit and intensity. Gorgeous prose. Magical.
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Nobody calls Miami by his full name, Michael Andrew. Nobody except his brand-new teacher, Ms. Amerita Spraggins. Miami can’t stand her. Can he stick it out, or is it time for him to be moving on to a brand-new class?
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This new novelty series asks funny questions such as "Do zebras have spots?" and "Are these peas?" Look through the acetate or die-cut pages to the answers in these witty, adorably designed photographic books that tickle funny bones and affirm toddlers' newfound knowledge.
Customer Reviews:
This series is AWESOME!!!.......2004-08-02
My daughter--12 months-- grabs this book from the pile of books in our livingroom everday and brings it to us to read it. We read it 15-20 times per day at least!!! She has learned in less than a week to shake her head "no" to the questions and laughs when we read the answer. I wish there were more books that held her attention like this one (many times we have to read it back-to-back three or four times before she goes off to get a new book).
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This new novelty series asks funny questions such as "Do zebras have spots?" and "Are these peas?" Look through the acetate or die-cut pages to the answers in these witty, adorably designed photographic books that tickle funny bones and affirm toddlers' newfound knowledge.
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Super Reader.......2007-08-07
"Simon Templar lighted another cigarette, took a sip of his latest and most anemic-looking highball, and reflected with considerable gloom that if the vanquishing of villains required any man like himself to endure certain unpleasantnesses and discomforts there must be a lot of more attractive and entertaining places to endure them in than a joint with a name like Cookie's Cellar, situated in a rejuvenated basement in the East Fifties of New York City, USA.
Such, for instance, as any reasonably busy boiler factory in any moderately insalubrious zone of reconversion."
"For those rather pleasantly piratical features had probably drifted in and out of more major forms of trouble than those of any other adventurer of this century. Newspaper reproductions of them had looked out from under headlines that would have been dismissed as a pulp writer's fantasy before the man whom they accoladed as the Robin Hood of modern crime arrived to make them real."
The Saint is in New York, and is not at all impressed with the booze in the night club scene. He is on the trail of a drug operation, and the likely suspects are a steatopygous piano player, a psychiatrist, a poet and a nancy boy artist.
He also has to decide if the gorgeous singer Avalon Dexter, who has been quite, quite nice to him, is on the level.
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Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls (Lulu Dark)
Bennett Madison
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Lulu Dark is the anti-Nancy—a chic, tough-talking city girl who never meant to get involved in a mystery.
But when her favorite purse is stolen during a Many Handsomes concert, Lulu knows she has to get it back. After all, it was one of a kind—and the lead singer's phone number was stashed inside! Lulu dives deep into the fray along with her friends Daisy and Charlie, and discovers a twisted mystery involving a rock star, a rich socialite, a loony landlord, and a serious case of mistaken identity.
Customer Reviews:
The start of something big?.......2007-09-10
So, I'm still mourning the cancellation of "Veronica Mars" and then I find this book at the local library. Perfect. Lulu Dark isn't Veronica Mars, and she makes pains to let us know she's not Nancy Drew either in some clever deconstructionist rants (Bennet Madison, the Stratemeyer Syndicate wants your head!), but what we have here is a fun first book about a teen detective. Madison has fun with contemporary fashion and slang, but gives us a very traditional setting. As with Nancy and Veronica, Lulu's mom is en absentia, although they're in touch. Lulu has her cohorts in crime who bring their own special skills to the table. And Lulu is unwilling to be a detective at first, but then gets caught up in the game when the stakes become personal. Madison cleverly sets up a dilemma that forces Lulu to do what most teens are loathe to do: look at themselves through the eyes of others. To say anything else that this is done in a concrete manner is giving things away.
One of my favorite aspects of the novel is the town Lulu inhabits: Halo City (great name!) Madison gives the city its own feel and topography, and the reader can actively create their own version of Lulu's hometowns and not feel they are missing anything. I've alreayd picked up the second Lulu Dark mystery and look forward to seeing what happens next. Veronica is gone, but teen detectives are still around.
Young Adult; Not For Children Who Read At A Higher Level.......2007-08-31
First, I liked the book. I bought it for my 14-year-old daughter because, from the reviews, it seemed quirky and funny. However, after she read it, she noted that it had some questionable material, so I read it too.
I'm writing this for Moms of children who read at a higher level, but aren't ready for some of the more adult aspects of this novel. Or, for those parents who don't want their teenagers reading about alternative lifestyles.
1. Lulu is from a broken home. Her mother lives far away and is self centered to the extreme. Her father lives with a male boyfriend, and while the book isn't graphic about their relationship, it appears that they are more suited for rearing Lulu than her self-absorbed mother.
2. There is some adult language like "uber-bitch."
3. The only other parents listed in the book are described as hippies, and the mother produces tarot cards to predict Lulu's future (because Lulu appears to be in danger.
These are some of the aspects which make this book not suitable for anyone under 15 in my opinion. All of the members of our household read extensively so I realize that many books in young adult genre contain even more graphic themes. I just want parents aware before buying.
Lulu Dark can... make you read this great book!.......2007-02-23
"Who is this really?" I demand. "Um, hello? I already told you, this is Lulu Dark...If you don't return my cell phone, you'll be sorry. So make it snappy." Who was this mysterious caller and why was she calling herself Lulu Dark? After a few long days, Lulu Dark was sick of searching for stolen purse, investigating the murder (she thinks) of Berlin Silver, and dealing with her "stalker" who seems to always be following Lulu. She then received a phone call from a person claiming to be Lulu Dark, which scares her even more. Then when her "stalker" finally confronts Lulu, she found that the "stalker" just wanted to return her lost purse, the one that started the whole investigation in the first place. After a few unproductive days, Lulu was spying and she saw her twin - a girl who looked and sounded exactly like Lulu, but Lulu was convinced the girl's real name was Hattie. Lulu believed that because when she searched Berlin Silver's (the dead girl) apartment, she found a necklace with the name "HATTIE" on it. In the end, Lulu solved the case by confronting "Lulu//Hattie." She discovered that Hattie had met Berlin on the train and they'd become friends, but that's when Hattie gave Berlin a pork rind, which Berlin was allergic to, so she immediately died. Hattie, who had always wanted to be rich and famous, threw Berlin into the river and stole her credit card and her identity. After Lulu uncovered this, Hattie was sent to a mental institution and Lulu and her two friends went roller skating. This novel was an excellently intriguing one that has twists, turns, and surprises, and would be enjoyed by people in grades 7 an up.
The first thing that I liked a lot about this book was the fact that the plot pulls you into the novel and then twists and turns, which draws you into the book even more. For example, for a majority of the novel, Lulu seemed to have a "stalker" who she dubbed as Sally Hansen, and when "Sally" came up to Lulu, the reader thought "goodbye, Lulu!" Then the author surprised the reader by having "Sally" just give Lulu her purse back. Also the reader expected the novel to be over when Lulu decided that a boy named Alfy Romero murdered Berlin, but when Lulu wanted to go question him, she saw herself/Hattie already with Alfy! It also seems that Hattie murdered Berlin to steal her identity, but really Berlin died of an allergic reaction. The never dull plot kept me engaged in the book the whole time.
Another element of this novel that made it enjoyable to read is how believable and realistic everything was. Lulu and her best friend, Charlie, started to like each other, which made the reader want to know more. That is something that often happens in real life, therefore making the book better than an unbelievable one. Lulu also had enemies, one especially named Rachel Buttersworth-Taylor. When she and Lulu fought or argued, it is very realistic because no one is friends with everyone, so it seemed real that Lulu had her friends and enemies. Lulu was also not prefect. She had a temper, which came out very often, and she talked before thinking. Since both of those were problems readers could relate to, Lulu seems like a real person.
Lulu, Daisy, Charlie, and Hattie were just some of the many characters in this novel. The author made very character come alive, even if they only said one thing, mostly through words and actions. When "Sally Hansen" was described as wearing pink hot pants and gold stiletto heels, she was seen as dangerous and high fashioned through the reader's eyes. Lulu especially was a very well developed character through words, actions, and her sad background. Because her mom moved away and never listened to Lulu, the reader felt sad for Lulu and was on her side, so when "Sally" confronted Lulu, the reader was scared for her. When the reader discovered that Rachel's mom was an alcoholic, even though she was an enemy, the reader could not help feeling bad for her and mad with Lulu for making fun of Rachel's mom.
In conclusion, this novel was filled with mystery, romance, and suspense. The main reason I recommended it, though, was because it was the perfect mystery. The author gave just enough clues to make the case solvable, but it wasn't too obvious, so the reader had to keep reading to discover what the answer was. Also, this novel had the perfect balance of mystery, action, love, and personality. I definitely recommend this wonderful novel to anyone 12 and up, especially girls.
C. Chaudhury
BAM!!.......2006-09-20
I read this book recently and really loved it. i am now starting the 2nd one, Lulu Dark and the summer of the Fox. the writing is very good, but the only weird thing about this book is that it seems like its written by a girl but really,Bennett Madison is a guy. ?
This is an Awesome Book!.......2006-05-04
I thought that this book was really great. It's about a girl named Lulu Dark. She goes to a party one night and her beloved purse is stolen. She goes to find out who took it and she starts to become more and more like a detective everyday, the very people she despises, as she puts the pieces of the mystery puzzle together, trying to figure out who took her purse. The plot took many unexpected turns which made the book suspenseful, which is the main reason why I liked it. In the end, I was shocked to find out who the culprit was.
I REALLY liked this book and can't wait for the sequel to come out.
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Hip hooray, hip hoorah! The circus has come to town! At 3 o'clock this afternoon, Annie will be clown! Annie fills in as clown for the visiting circus when poor circus-clown Joey gets the measles!
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